🚨 2014 Lexus IS 350: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 IS 350 uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override access—it is a small covered rectangular slot on the console immediately adjacent to the shifter, on the left side toward the driver
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the small plastic cap
- Insert the tool straight down into the override slot while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available)
- Apply firm downward pressure on the tool and move the shifter toward neutral
- Once in neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular covered slot on left side of shifter gate area on console surface
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the mechanical shift lock override will still function. Insert the tool and push down firmly to mechanically release the shift lock. The steering wheel will remain locked, which may make loading difficult—try turning the key to ACC position, which sometimes works even with very low voltage.